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Small claims by state · checked

Court: Small claims docket of the circuit and superior courts (Marion County has separate township small claims courts). Claims up to $10,000. Each fact below links to the official source we read. Anything we could not confirm says “Check with your court”.

Limit

$10,000

Claims of $10,000 or less (for cases filed on or after July 1, 2021). Filing in small claims waives anything over the limit. Marion County small claims courts follow separate rules (Ind. Code § 33-34).

Source: Small Claims Manual (2026, updated 12/23/2025) · checked 26 Oct 2026

Filing fee

Check with your court Not verified

We could not confirm this from an official source. Ask the court clerk before you file.

Lawyers

Lawyers allowed

You can represent yourself or hire an attorney. A corporation, LLC, LLP or trust may be represented by an attorney, owner, or a designated full-time employee (with a corporate resolution and affidavit) for claims up to $10,000; assigned claims (collection agencies) must have an attorney.

Source: Small Claims Manual (2026, updated 12/23/2025) · checked 26 Oct 2026

Serving a corporation

Check with your court Not verified

We could not confirm this from an official source. Ask the court clerk before you file.

Demand before suing

Check with your court Not verified

We could not confirm this from an official source. Ask the court clerk before you file.

Official self-help

Court self-help page

www.in.gov/courts/files/small-claims-manual.pdf

Official page · checked 26 Oct 2026

Suing Meta from Indiana

Meta’s terms point disputes to California courts or arbitration and cap its liability, so a Indiana small-claims case is leverage, not a sure thing. Read the small-claims checklist before you pay a fee, then draft your demand letter in the free kit: pick Indiana and it checks your loss amount against the limit.

Fees and limits change, and local courts can add costs. Confirm with the court clerk before you file.

LockoutCase is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

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Indiana small claims, answered

What is the small-claims limit in Indiana?
Claims of $10,000 or less (for cases filed on or after July 1, 2021). Filing in small claims waives anything over the limit. Marion County small claims courts follow separate rules (Ind. Code § 33-34).
How much does it cost to file a small claim in Indiana?
Check with your court: we could not confirm this from an official source.
Can I bring a lawyer to small claims in Indiana?
You can represent yourself or hire an attorney. A corporation, LLC, LLP or trust may be represented by an attorney, owner, or a designated full-time employee (with a corporate resolution and affidavit) for claims up to $10,000; assigned claims (collection agencies) must have an attorney.
Where do these facts come from?
Each fact on this page links to the official court, statute or government source we read. We last checked Indiana on 26 Oct 2026. Anything we could not confirm says “Check with your court”.
Is this legal advice?
No. LockoutCase is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. It shows general information from official sources; confirm with the court clerk before you file.